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- Laptop computers, notebook computers, and other clamshell devices are popular form factors for portable computing devices.
- Certain clamshell devices include two display screens.
- certain gaming-oriented laptops include dual display screens, with one screen in the device lid and the other screen in the device base.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of at least one embodiment of a dual-screen computing device
- FIG. 2 is a cutaway view of at least one embodiment of a hinge of the dual-screen computing device of FIG. 1 in an engaged configuration
- FIG. 3 is a cutaway view of at least one embodiment of a hinge of the dual-screen computing device of FIG. 1 in a disengaged configuration
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the dual-screen computing device of FIGS. 1-3 in a closed configuration
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the dual-screen computing device of FIGS. 1-4 in an open configuration
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the dual-screen computing device of FIGS. 1-5 with a secondary display housing being raised;
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the dual-screen computing device of FIGS. 1-6 with the secondary display housing being lowered;
- FIG. 8 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a dual-screen computing device.
- references in the specification to “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “an illustrative embodiment,” etc., indicate that the embodiment described may include a particular feature, structure, or characteristic, but every embodiment may or may not necessarily include that particular feature, structure, or characteristic. Moreover, such phrases are not necessarily referring to the same embodiment. Further, when a particular feature, structure, or characteristic is described in connection with an embodiment, it is submitted that it is within the knowledge of one skilled in the art to effect such feature, structure, or characteristic in connection with other embodiments whether or not explicitly described.
- items included in a list in the form of “at least one A, B, and C” can mean (A); (B); (C); (A and B); (A and C); (B and C); or (A, B, and C).
- items listed in the form of “at least one of A, B, or C” can mean (A); (B); (C); (A and B); (A and C); (B and C); or (A, B, and C).
- the disclosed embodiments may be implemented, in some cases, in hardware, firmware, software, or any combination thereof.
- the disclosed embodiments may also be implemented as instructions carried by or stored on a transitory or non-transitory machine-readable (e.g., computer-readable) storage medium, which may be read and executed by one or more processors.
- a machine-readable storage medium may be embodied as any storage device, mechanism, or other physical structure for storing or transmitting information in a form readable by a machine (e.g., a volatile or non-volatile memory, a media disc, or other media device).
- the computing device 100 is illustratively a laptop computer; however, the computing device 100 may be embodied as any type of computation or computer device capable of performing the functions described herein, including, without limitation, a computer, a notebook computer, a portable computer, a clamshell tablet computer, a mobile computing device, a gaming console, a network appliance, a web appliance, a processor-based system, and/or a consumer electronic device. Accordingly, the computing device 100 may include a processor, an input/output subsystem, a memory, a data storage device, a communication subsystem, and/or other components and devices commonly found in a laptop computer or similar computing device. Of course, the computing device 100 may include other or additional components, such as those commonly found in a laptop computer (e.g., various input/output devices), in other embodiments.
- the computing device 100 includes a primary screen housing 102 , a secondary screen housing 104 , and a base housing 106 .
- Each of the housings 102 , 104 , 106 may be embodied as metal, plastic, or other structural components or members that support and/or protect other internal and/or external components of the computing device 100 .
- Each housing 102 , 104 , 106 may be coupled to an internal frame, chassis, or other structural components (not shown) or may be part of a unibody or other integrated chassis.
- the primary screen housing 102 includes a primary display screen 108 and the secondary screen housing 104 includes a secondary display screen 110 .
- Each display screen 108 , 110 may be embodied as any type of display capable of displaying digital information, such as a liquid crystal display (LCD), a light emitting diode (LED), a plasma display, a cathode ray tube (CRT), or other type of display device.
- LCD liquid crystal display
- LED light emitting diode
- CRT cathode ray tube
- Each display screen 108 , 110 may be used to display graphics, information screens, user interfaces, or other gaming information.
- one or more of the display screens 108 , 110 may also include a touchscreen or other input device to receive user input.
- the illustrative base housing 106 includes a keyboard 112 . It should be understood that in some embodiments, the base housing 106 may include one or more additional or alternative user interface devices, such as one or more touch pads, touchscreens, buttons, joysticks, directional pads, pointing sticks, trackballs, track pads, and/or other user interface devices.
- the computing device 100 further includes hinges 114 that couple the primary screen housing 102 and the secondary display housing 104 .
- the hinges 114 allow the primary screen housing 102 to rotate relative to the secondary display housing 104 about a pivot axis 116 .
- the primary screen housing 102 may rotate in either direction 118 (i.e., toward the secondary screen housing 104 or away from the secondary screen housing 104 ).
- Each of the hinges 114 may be embodied as a torque hinge, friction hinge, or other hinge that allows a user to open the primary screen housing 102 to a desired position, after which the primary screen housing 102 is held in that position.
- the hinges 114 may be embodied as torque hinges requiring about 12 kgf ⁇ cm of torque for rotation.
- the computing device 100 also includes a hinge 120 that couples the secondary screen housing 104 to the base housing 106 .
- a hinge 120 that couples the secondary screen housing 104 to the base housing 106 .
- the hinge 120 allows the secondary screen housing 104 to rotate relative to the base housing 106 about a pivot axis 122 .
- the secondary screen housing 104 may pivot freely in a raising direction 124 toward the base housing 106 .
- the hinge 120 includes a selectively engageable locking function that prevents rotation of the secondary screen housing 104 in a lowering direction 126 away from the base housing 106 .
- the locking function of the hinge 120 is engaged, the secondary screen housing 104 may be held in a raised position without pivoting in the lowering direction 126 .
- the computing device 100 further includes a trigger 128 coupled to the hinge 120 .
- the trigger 128 When the trigger 128 is operated by a user, the locking function of the hinge 120 is disengaged. When the locking function of the hinge 120 is disengaged, the secondary screen housing 104 may pivot in the lowering direction 126 .
- the trigger 128 is illustratively embodied as a spring-loaded pushbutton that, when pressed by the user, disengages the hinge 120 and, when released by the user, allows the hinge 120 to re-engage.
- the trigger 128 may be embodied as any lever, control arm, or other device that allows the user to selectively engage and disengage the locking function of the hinge 120 .
- the computing device 100 may allow the user to easily articulate both the primary display housing 102 and the secondary display housing 104 to achieve ergonomic or otherwise desirable viewing angles of the display screens 108 , 110 .
- the hinge 120 may be operated with relatively low amounts of torque or other input forces, which may improve ease of operation and prevent damage to fragile display screens or other components caused by excessive force.
- a dual-screen clamshell device using typical torque hinges for both pivot axes may require about 25 kgf ⁇ cm to hold the secondary screen, which may be about twice the amount of torque used in conventional single-screen clamshell devices, with a shorter lever arm.
- the hinge 120 may provide a high degree of fine adjustability.
- the hinge 120 may be coupled to different positions on the housings 104 , 106 .
- the hinge 120 may attach to a position in the middle of the base housing 106 , allowing the base housing 106 to extend underneath the secondary screen housing 104 (e.g., to improve stability).
- FIG. 2 illustrates the hinge 120 when the locking function is engaged
- FIG. 3 illustrates the hinge 120 when the locking function is disengaged
- the hinge 120 includes a drive shaft 130 and a driven shaft 132 .
- the drive shaft 130 is fixed to the secondary screen housing 104 .
- the shafts 130 , 132 are joined by a coupling joint 134 .
- the coupling joint 134 is illustratively a Hirth joint.
- each of the shafts 130 , 132 includes a toothed end 136 , 138 , respectively.
- Each of the toothed ends 136 , 138 include multiple teeth, grooves, or other serrations that mesh with the teeth of the other end.
- the coupling joint 134 may be embodied as any joint that allows the shafts 130 , 132 to be selectively engaged together.
- the hinge 120 further includes a one-way needle bearing 140 that is fixed to the base housing 106 .
- the driven shaft 132 passes through the one-way needle bearing 140 .
- the one-way needle bearing 140 allows the driven shaft 132 to rotate freely in one direction, illustratively in the raising direction 124 .
- the one-way needle bearing 140 does not allow the driven shaft 132 to rotate in the other direction, illustratively the lowering direction 126 .
- the one-way needle bearing 140 is illustratively a unidirectional needle bearing that includes multiple rollers within a race with a profiled surface. The rollers allow the driven shaft 132 to rotate in the raising direction 124 with minimal friction.
- each roller may be coupled to a spring for instantaneous lockup, which may eliminate or reduce backplay.
- the hinge 120 further includes a spring 142 .
- the spring 142 biases the driven shaft 132 against the drive shaft 130 , causing the coupling joint 134 to be normally engaged.
- a disengaging force 144 may work against the biasing force of the spring 142 to disengage the coupling joint 134 by separating the toothed ends 136 , 138 .
- the shafts 130 , 132 are no longer mechanically connected and may rotate independently. Note that the disengaging force 144 is perpendicular to load forces of the coupling joint 134 , and thus a relatively low amount of force may disengage the coupling joint 134 .
- the disengaging force 144 is illustratively applied by the trigger 128 .
- the hinge 120 may include a different biasing member that biases the coupling joint 134 to be normally engaged.
- the hinge 120 may include a shape-memory alloy (SMA) member that biases the coupling joint 134 to be normally engaged.
- SMA member changes shape in response to application of an electrical current, which disengages the coupling joint 134 . When the electrical current ceases, the SMA member returns to its original shape, which engages the coupling joint 134 .
- SMA shape-memory alloy
- the computing device 100 may be initially in a closed configuration.
- a user may open the computing device 100 by rotating the primary screen housing 102 in the direction 118 about the axis 116 .
- the secondary screen housing 104 and the base housing 106 may lie flat in the same plane, for example on a tabletop (not shown).
- the computing device 100 may be used similarly to a traditional laptop, notebook, or other single-hinge clamshell device.
- the user may raise the secondary screen housing 104 in the raising direction 124 , toward the base housing 106 .
- the drive shaft 130 rotates with the secondary screen housing 104 .
- the coupling joint 134 is engaged, causing the driven shaft 132 to rotate with the drive shaft 130 .
- the driven shaft 132 rotates within the one-way bearing 140 in the raising direction 124 .
- the one-way bearing 140 fixed to the base housing 106 , prevents rotation of the driven shaft 132 in the lowering direction 126 . Accordingly, the secondary screen housing 104 is held in the position selected by the user.
- the user may apply the disengaging force 144 to the trigger 128 .
- the disengaging force 144 disengages the coupling joint 134 .
- the user may rotate the secondary screen housing in the lowering direction 126 , for example toward the tabletop.
- the drive shaft 130 rotates with the secondary screen housing 104 . Because the coupling joint 134 is disengaged, the drive shaft 130 rotates independently of the driven shaft 132 , allowing the secondary screen housing to rotate freely in the lowering direction 126 .
- the computing device 200 includes a primary screen housing 102 , a secondary screen housing 104 , and a base housing 106 .
- the screen housings 102 , 104 include a primary display screen 108 and a secondary display screen 110 , respectively, and the base housing 106 includes a keyboard 112 .
- the computing device 200 includes hinges 114 that couple the primary screen housing 102 and the secondary display housing 104 . The hinges 114 allow the primary screen housing 102 to rotate relative to the secondary display housing 104 about a pivot axis 116 in either direction 118 .
- the computing device 200 includes a hinge 120 that couples the secondary screen housing 104 and the base housing 106 , as described above in connection with FIGS. 2-3 .
- the hinge 120 allows the secondary screen housing 104 to rotate relative to the base housing 106 about a pivot axis 122 .
- the hinge 120 allows the secondary screen housing 104 to pivot freely in a raising direction 124 toward the base housing 106 , and includes a selectively engageable locking function that prevents rotation of the secondary screen housing 104 in a lowering direction 126 away from the base housing 106 .
- the illustrative hinge 120 of FIG. 8 includes a shape-memory alloy (SMA) biasing member 142 .
- SMA shape-memory alloy
- the SMA biasing member 142 biases the coupling joint 134 to be normally engaged.
- the SMA biasing member 142 changes shape in response to application of an electrical current, which disengages the coupling joint 134 .
- the electrical current ceases, the SMA biasing member 142 returns to its original shape, which engages the coupling joint 134 .
- the computing device 200 further includes two touch sensors 202 , 204 .
- Each of the touch sensors 202 , 204 may be embodied as any resistive sensor, capacitive sensor, mechanical switch, or other device that senses when a user touches the sensor 202 , 204 .
- electrical current is applied to the SMA biasing member 142 .
- touching both touch sensors 202 , 204 may complete an electrical circuit, activate an electrical switch or relay, or otherwise energize the SMA biasing member 142 with electrical current.
- a user may touch both sensors 202 , 204 (e.g., with fingers of one hand) and lower the secondary screen housing 104 (e.g., with the other hand).
- the touch sensor 202 is positioned on the secondary screen housing 104 and the touch sensor 204 is positioned on the base housing 106 .
- the touch sensors 202 , 204 may be positioned in any location that is ergonomic or otherwise convenient for the user.
- the computing device 200 may include a different number and/or arrangement of touch sensors.
- An embodiment of the technologies disclosed herein may include any one or more, and any combination of, the examples described below.
- Example 1 includes a portable computing device for interactive computing, the portable computing device comprising: a secondary screen housing that includes a display screen; a base housing; a hinge rotationally coupled between the secondary screen housing and the base housing, wherein the hinge comprises: a first shaft fixedly coupled to the secondary screen housing; a second shaft rotationally coupled to the base housing; a one-way needle bearing fixedly coupled to the base housing, wherein the second shaft passes through the one-way needle bearing, and wherein the one-way needle bearing allows the second shaft to freely rotate in a first direction, and wherein the one-way needle bearing prevents rotation of the second shaft in a second direction; and a coupling joint that selectively couples the first shaft and the second shaft; and a trigger that is operable to selectively engage and disengage the coupling joint of the hinge.
- Example 2 includes the subject matter of Example 1, and wherein the coupling joint comprises a Hirth joint.
- Example 3 includes the subject matter of any of Examples 1 and 2, and wherein the coupling joint comprises a first toothed end coupled to the first shaft and a second toothed end coupled to the second shaft, wherein the first toothed end mechanically engages the second toothed end when the coupling joint is engaged.
- Example 4 includes the subject matter of any of Examples 1-3, and wherein the hinge further comprises a biasing member coupled to the coupling joint, wherein the biasing member biases the coupling joint to be engaged.
- Example 5 includes the subject matter of any of Examples 1-4, and wherein the biasing member comprises a spring.
- Example 6 includes the subject matter of any of Examples 1-5, and wherein the trigger comprises lever that mechanically operates against the spring to disengage the coupling joint.
- Example 7 includes the subject matter of any of Examples 1-6, and wherein the biasing member comprises a shape-memory alloy member.
- Example 8 includes the subject matter of any of Examples 1-7, and wherein the trigger comprises an electrical switch that is operable to selectively energize the shape-memory alloy member to disengage the coupling joint.
- Example 9 includes the subject matter of any of Examples 1-8, and further comprising a first touch sensor and a second touch sensor, wherein the electrical switch energizes the shape-memory alloy in response to the first touch sensor and the second touch sensor being simultaneously touched by a user of the portable computing device.
- Example 10 includes the subject matter of any of Examples 1-9, and wherein the secondary screen housing comprises the first touch sensor and the base housing comprises the second touch sensor.
- Example 11 includes the subject matter of any of Examples 1-10, and further comprising: a primary screen housing that includes a second display screen; and a second hinge rotationally coupled between the primary screen housing and the secondary screen housing, wherein the second hinge allows rotation of the primary screen housing relative to the second display screen housing about a second pivot axis in a first rotational direction and a second rotational direction.
- Example 12 includes the subject matter of any of Examples 1-11, and wherein the base housing comprises a user input device.
- Example 13 includes the subject matter of any of Examples 1-12, and wherein the user input device comprises a keyboard, a touchscreen, or a touchpad.
- Example 14 includes a hinge for rotationally coupling a first member and a second member, the hinge comprising: a first shaft fixedly coupled to the first member; a second shaft rotationally coupled to the second member; a one-way needle bearing fixedly coupled to the second member, wherein the second shaft passes through the one-way needle bearing, and wherein the one-way needle bearing allows the second shaft to freely rotate in a first rotational direction, and wherein the one-way needle bearing prevents rotation of the second shaft in a second rotational direction; a coupling joint that selectively couples the first shaft and the second shaft, wherein the first shaft and the second shaft are rotationally fixed when the coupling joint is engaged, and wherein the first shaft and the second shaft are rotationally independent when the coupling joint is disengaged; and a trigger that is operable to selectively engage and disengage the coupling joint.
- Example 15 includes the subject matter of Examples 14, and wherein the coupling joint comprises a Hirth joint.
- Example 16 includes the subject matter of any of Examples 14 and 15, and wherein the coupling joint comprises a first toothed end coupled to the first shaft and a second toothed end coupled to the second shaft, wherein the first toothed end mechanically engages the second toothed end when the coupling joint is engaged.
- Example 17 includes the subject matter of any of Examples 14-16, and further comprising a biasing member coupled to the coupling joint, wherein the biasing member biases the coupling joint to be engaged.
- Example 18 includes the subject matter of any of Examples 14-17, and wherein the trigger comprises a lever that mechanically operates against the biasing member to disengage the coupling joint.
- Example 19 includes the subject matter of any of Examples 14-18, and wherein the biasing member comprises a shape-memory alloy member.
- Example 20 includes the subject matter of any of Examples 14-19, and wherein the trigger comprises an electrical switch that is operable to selectively energize the shape-memory alloy member to disengage the coupling joint.
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Description
- The present application claims the benefit of Indian Provisional Patent Application No. 201841036163, filed Sep. 25, 2018.
- Laptop computers, notebook computers, and other clamshell devices are popular form factors for portable computing devices. Certain clamshell devices include two display screens. For example, certain gaming-oriented laptops include dual display screens, with one screen in the device lid and the other screen in the device base.
- The concepts described herein are illustrated by way of example and not by way of limitation in the accompanying figures. For simplicity and clarity of illustration, elements illustrated in the figures are not necessarily drawn to scale. Where considered appropriate, reference labels have been repeated among the figures to indicate corresponding or analogous elements.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of at least one embodiment of a dual-screen computing device; -
FIG. 2 is a cutaway view of at least one embodiment of a hinge of the dual-screen computing device ofFIG. 1 in an engaged configuration; -
FIG. 3 is a cutaway view of at least one embodiment of a hinge of the dual-screen computing device ofFIG. 1 in a disengaged configuration; -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the dual-screen computing device ofFIGS. 1-3 in a closed configuration; -
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the dual-screen computing device ofFIGS. 1-4 in an open configuration; -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the dual-screen computing device ofFIGS. 1-5 with a secondary display housing being raised; -
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the dual-screen computing device ofFIGS. 1-6 with the secondary display housing being lowered; and -
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a dual-screen computing device. - While the concepts of the present disclosure are susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof have been shown by way of example in the drawings and will be described herein in detail. It should be understood, however, that there is no intent to limit the concepts of the present disclosure to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives consistent with the present disclosure and the appended claims.
- References in the specification to “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “an illustrative embodiment,” etc., indicate that the embodiment described may include a particular feature, structure, or characteristic, but every embodiment may or may not necessarily include that particular feature, structure, or characteristic. Moreover, such phrases are not necessarily referring to the same embodiment. Further, when a particular feature, structure, or characteristic is described in connection with an embodiment, it is submitted that it is within the knowledge of one skilled in the art to effect such feature, structure, or characteristic in connection with other embodiments whether or not explicitly described. Additionally, it should be appreciated that items included in a list in the form of “at least one A, B, and C” can mean (A); (B); (C); (A and B); (A and C); (B and C); or (A, B, and C). Similarly, items listed in the form of “at least one of A, B, or C” can mean (A); (B); (C); (A and B); (A and C); (B and C); or (A, B, and C).
- The disclosed embodiments may be implemented, in some cases, in hardware, firmware, software, or any combination thereof. The disclosed embodiments may also be implemented as instructions carried by or stored on a transitory or non-transitory machine-readable (e.g., computer-readable) storage medium, which may be read and executed by one or more processors. A machine-readable storage medium may be embodied as any storage device, mechanism, or other physical structure for storing or transmitting information in a form readable by a machine (e.g., a volatile or non-volatile memory, a media disc, or other media device).
- In the drawings, some structural or method features may be shown in specific arrangements and/or orderings. However, it should be appreciated that such specific arrangements and/or orderings may not be required. Rather, in some embodiments, such features may be arranged in a different manner and/or order than shown in the illustrative figures. Additionally, the inclusion of a structural or method feature in a particular figure is not meant to imply that such feature is required in all embodiments and, in some embodiments, may not be included or may be combined with other features.
- Referring now to
FIGS. 1 and 4-7 , a dual-screen computing device 100 is shown. Thecomputing device 100 is illustratively a laptop computer; however, thecomputing device 100 may be embodied as any type of computation or computer device capable of performing the functions described herein, including, without limitation, a computer, a notebook computer, a portable computer, a clamshell tablet computer, a mobile computing device, a gaming console, a network appliance, a web appliance, a processor-based system, and/or a consumer electronic device. Accordingly, thecomputing device 100 may include a processor, an input/output subsystem, a memory, a data storage device, a communication subsystem, and/or other components and devices commonly found in a laptop computer or similar computing device. Of course, thecomputing device 100 may include other or additional components, such as those commonly found in a laptop computer (e.g., various input/output devices), in other embodiments. - As best shown in
FIGS. 1 and 4 , thecomputing device 100 includes aprimary screen housing 102, asecondary screen housing 104, and abase housing 106. Each of thehousings computing device 100. Eachhousing - As shown, the
primary screen housing 102 includes aprimary display screen 108 and thesecondary screen housing 104 includes asecondary display screen 110. Eachdisplay screen display screen display screens - The
illustrative base housing 106 includes akeyboard 112. It should be understood that in some embodiments, thebase housing 106 may include one or more additional or alternative user interface devices, such as one or more touch pads, touchscreens, buttons, joysticks, directional pads, pointing sticks, trackballs, track pads, and/or other user interface devices. - The
computing device 100 further includeshinges 114 that couple theprimary screen housing 102 and the secondary display housing 104. Thehinges 114 allow theprimary screen housing 102 to rotate relative to thesecondary display housing 104 about apivot axis 116. Theprimary screen housing 102 may rotate in either direction 118 (i.e., toward thesecondary screen housing 104 or away from the secondary screen housing 104). Each of thehinges 114 may be embodied as a torque hinge, friction hinge, or other hinge that allows a user to open theprimary screen housing 102 to a desired position, after which theprimary screen housing 102 is held in that position. For example, thehinges 114 may be embodied as torque hinges requiring about 12 kgf·cm of torque for rotation. - The
computing device 100 also includes ahinge 120 that couples thesecondary screen housing 104 to thebase housing 106. One potential embodiment of thehinge 120 is shown inFIGS. 2-3 and described further below. As shown, thehinge 120 allows thesecondary screen housing 104 to rotate relative to thebase housing 106 about apivot axis 122. As described further below, thesecondary screen housing 104 may pivot freely in a raisingdirection 124 toward thebase housing 106. Thehinge 120 includes a selectively engageable locking function that prevents rotation of thesecondary screen housing 104 in a loweringdirection 126 away from thebase housing 106. Thus, when the locking function of thehinge 120 is engaged, thesecondary screen housing 104 may be held in a raised position without pivoting in the loweringdirection 126. Thecomputing device 100 further includes atrigger 128 coupled to thehinge 120. When thetrigger 128 is operated by a user, the locking function of thehinge 120 is disengaged. When the locking function of thehinge 120 is disengaged, thesecondary screen housing 104 may pivot in the loweringdirection 126. Thetrigger 128 is illustratively embodied as a spring-loaded pushbutton that, when pressed by the user, disengages thehinge 120 and, when released by the user, allows thehinge 120 to re-engage. In other embodiments, thetrigger 128 may be embodied as any lever, control arm, or other device that allows the user to selectively engage and disengage the locking function of thehinge 120. - Thus, the
computing device 100 may allow the user to easily articulate both theprimary display housing 102 and thesecondary display housing 104 to achieve ergonomic or otherwise desirable viewing angles of thedisplay screens hinge 120 may be operated with relatively low amounts of torque or other input forces, which may improve ease of operation and prevent damage to fragile display screens or other components caused by excessive force. For example, a dual-screen clamshell device using typical torque hinges for both pivot axes may require about 25 kgf·cm to hold the secondary screen, which may be about twice the amount of torque used in conventional single-screen clamshell devices, with a shorter lever arm. Additionally, thehinge 120 may provide a high degree of fine adjustability. - Although the
housing 120 is illustrated inFIGS. 1 and 4-7 as connecting to each end of thesecondary screen housing 104 and thebase housing 106, respectively, it should be understood that in some embodiments, thehinge 120 may be coupled to different positions on thehousings hinge 120 may attach to a position in the middle of thebase housing 106, allowing thebase housing 106 to extend underneath the secondary screen housing 104 (e.g., to improve stability). - Referring now to
FIGS. 2-3 , an embodiment of thehinge 120 is shown.FIG. 2 illustrates thehinge 120 when the locking function is engaged, andFIG. 3 illustrates thehinge 120 when the locking function is disengaged. Thehinge 120 includes adrive shaft 130 and a drivenshaft 132. Thedrive shaft 130 is fixed to thesecondary screen housing 104. Theshafts coupling joint 134. Thecoupling joint 134 is illustratively a Hirth joint. As shown, each of theshafts toothed end shafts shafts - The
hinge 120 further includes a one-way needle bearing 140 that is fixed to thebase housing 106. The drivenshaft 132 passes through the one-way needle bearing 140. The one-way needle bearing 140 allows the drivenshaft 132 to rotate freely in one direction, illustratively in the raisingdirection 124. The one-way needle bearing 140 does not allow the drivenshaft 132 to rotate in the other direction, illustratively the loweringdirection 126. The one-way needle bearing 140 is illustratively a unidirectional needle bearing that includes multiple rollers within a race with a profiled surface. The rollers allow the drivenshaft 132 to rotate in the raisingdirection 124 with minimal friction. When the drivenshaft 132 is rotated in the loweringdirection 126, the profiled surface of the race causes the rollers to wedge against the drivenshaft 132, preventing rotation in the loweringdirection 126. Each roller may be coupled to a spring for instantaneous lockup, which may eliminate or reduce backplay. - As shown, the
hinge 120 further includes aspring 142. Thespring 142 biases the drivenshaft 132 against thedrive shaft 130, causing the coupling joint 134 to be normally engaged. As best shown inFIG. 3 , a disengagingforce 144 may work against the biasing force of thespring 142 to disengage the coupling joint 134 by separating the toothed ends 136, 138. When thecoupling joint 134 is disengaged, theshafts force 144 is perpendicular to load forces of thecoupling joint 134, and thus a relatively low amount of force may disengage thecoupling joint 134. The disengagingforce 144 is illustratively applied by thetrigger 128. Additionally or alternatively, although illustrated as aspring 142, it should be understood that in some embodiments thehinge 120 may include a different biasing member that biases the coupling joint 134 to be normally engaged. For example, thehinge 120 may include a shape-memory alloy (SMA) member that biases the coupling joint 134 to be normally engaged. In that example, SMA member changes shape in response to application of an electrical current, which disengages thecoupling joint 134. When the electrical current ceases, the SMA member returns to its original shape, which engages thecoupling joint 134. - Referring now to
FIGS. 4-7 , operation of thecomputing device 100 including operation of thehinge 120 is illustrated. As shown inFIG. 4 , thecomputing device 100 may be initially in a closed configuration. As shown inFIG. 5 , a user may open thecomputing device 100 by rotating theprimary screen housing 102 in thedirection 118 about theaxis 116. As shown, after being opened thesecondary screen housing 104 and thebase housing 106 may lie flat in the same plane, for example on a tabletop (not shown). Thus, thecomputing device 100 may be used similarly to a traditional laptop, notebook, or other single-hinge clamshell device. - As shown in
FIG. 6 , the user may raise thesecondary screen housing 104 in the raisingdirection 124, toward thebase housing 106. As thesecondary screen housing 104 is raised, thedrive shaft 130 rotates with thesecondary screen housing 104. Thecoupling joint 134 is engaged, causing the drivenshaft 132 to rotate with thedrive shaft 130. The drivenshaft 132 rotates within the one-way bearing 140 in the raisingdirection 124. When the user stops raising thesecondary screen housing 104, the one-way bearing 140, fixed to thebase housing 106, prevents rotation of the drivenshaft 132 in the loweringdirection 126. Accordingly, thesecondary screen housing 104 is held in the position selected by the user. - As shown in
FIG. 7 , the user may apply the disengagingforce 144 to thetrigger 128. As described above, the disengagingforce 144 disengages thecoupling joint 134. The user may rotate the secondary screen housing in the loweringdirection 126, for example toward the tabletop. As thesecondary screen housing 104 is lowered, thedrive shaft 130 rotates with thesecondary screen housing 104. Because thecoupling joint 134 is disengaged, thedrive shaft 130 rotates independently of the drivenshaft 132, allowing the secondary screen housing to rotate freely in the loweringdirection 126. - Referring now to
FIG. 8 , another embodiment of a dual-screen computing device 200 is shown. As shown, and similar to thecomputing device 100 ofFIGS. 1-7 , thecomputing device 200 includes aprimary screen housing 102, asecondary screen housing 104, and abase housing 106. Thescreen housings primary display screen 108 and asecondary display screen 110, respectively, and thebase housing 106 includes akeyboard 112. Similar to thecomputing device 100, thecomputing device 200 includeshinges 114 that couple theprimary screen housing 102 and thesecondary display housing 104. The hinges 114 allow theprimary screen housing 102 to rotate relative to thesecondary display housing 104 about apivot axis 116 in eitherdirection 118. - Also similar to the
computing device 100, thecomputing device 200 includes ahinge 120 that couples thesecondary screen housing 104 and thebase housing 106, as described above in connection withFIGS. 2-3 . As described above, thehinge 120 allows thesecondary screen housing 104 to rotate relative to thebase housing 106 about apivot axis 122. Thehinge 120 allows thesecondary screen housing 104 to pivot freely in a raisingdirection 124 toward thebase housing 106, and includes a selectively engageable locking function that prevents rotation of thesecondary screen housing 104 in a loweringdirection 126 away from thebase housing 106. - The
illustrative hinge 120 ofFIG. 8 includes a shape-memory alloy (SMA) biasingmember 142. As described above, theSMA biasing member 142 biases the coupling joint 134 to be normally engaged. TheSMA biasing member 142 changes shape in response to application of an electrical current, which disengages thecoupling joint 134. When the electrical current ceases, theSMA biasing member 142 returns to its original shape, which engages thecoupling joint 134. - The
computing device 200 further includes twotouch sensors touch sensors sensor touch sensors SMA biasing member 142. For example, touching bothtouch sensors SMA biasing member 142 with electrical current. Thus, in use, a user may touch bothsensors 202, 204 (e.g., with fingers of one hand) and lower the secondary screen housing 104 (e.g., with the other hand). Illustratively, thetouch sensor 202 is positioned on thesecondary screen housing 104 and thetouch sensor 204 is positioned on thebase housing 106. However, it should be understood that in other embodiments, thetouch sensors computing device 200 may include a different number and/or arrangement of touch sensors. - Illustrative examples of the technologies disclosed herein are provided below. An embodiment of the technologies may include any one or more, and any combination of, the examples described below.
- Example 1 includes a portable computing device for interactive computing, the portable computing device comprising: a secondary screen housing that includes a display screen; a base housing; a hinge rotationally coupled between the secondary screen housing and the base housing, wherein the hinge comprises: a first shaft fixedly coupled to the secondary screen housing; a second shaft rotationally coupled to the base housing; a one-way needle bearing fixedly coupled to the base housing, wherein the second shaft passes through the one-way needle bearing, and wherein the one-way needle bearing allows the second shaft to freely rotate in a first direction, and wherein the one-way needle bearing prevents rotation of the second shaft in a second direction; and a coupling joint that selectively couples the first shaft and the second shaft; and a trigger that is operable to selectively engage and disengage the coupling joint of the hinge.
- Example 2 includes the subject matter of Example 1, and wherein the coupling joint comprises a Hirth joint.
- Example 3 includes the subject matter of any of Examples 1 and 2, and wherein the coupling joint comprises a first toothed end coupled to the first shaft and a second toothed end coupled to the second shaft, wherein the first toothed end mechanically engages the second toothed end when the coupling joint is engaged.
- Example 4 includes the subject matter of any of Examples 1-3, and wherein the hinge further comprises a biasing member coupled to the coupling joint, wherein the biasing member biases the coupling joint to be engaged.
- Example 5 includes the subject matter of any of Examples 1-4, and wherein the biasing member comprises a spring.
- Example 6 includes the subject matter of any of Examples 1-5, and wherein the trigger comprises lever that mechanically operates against the spring to disengage the coupling joint.
- Example 7 includes the subject matter of any of Examples 1-6, and wherein the biasing member comprises a shape-memory alloy member.
- Example 8 includes the subject matter of any of Examples 1-7, and wherein the trigger comprises an electrical switch that is operable to selectively energize the shape-memory alloy member to disengage the coupling joint.
- Example 9 includes the subject matter of any of Examples 1-8, and further comprising a first touch sensor and a second touch sensor, wherein the electrical switch energizes the shape-memory alloy in response to the first touch sensor and the second touch sensor being simultaneously touched by a user of the portable computing device.
- Example 10 includes the subject matter of any of Examples 1-9, and wherein the secondary screen housing comprises the first touch sensor and the base housing comprises the second touch sensor.
- Example 11 includes the subject matter of any of Examples 1-10, and further comprising: a primary screen housing that includes a second display screen; and a second hinge rotationally coupled between the primary screen housing and the secondary screen housing, wherein the second hinge allows rotation of the primary screen housing relative to the second display screen housing about a second pivot axis in a first rotational direction and a second rotational direction.
- Example 12 includes the subject matter of any of Examples 1-11, and wherein the base housing comprises a user input device.
- Example 13 includes the subject matter of any of Examples 1-12, and wherein the user input device comprises a keyboard, a touchscreen, or a touchpad.
- Example 14 includes a hinge for rotationally coupling a first member and a second member, the hinge comprising: a first shaft fixedly coupled to the first member; a second shaft rotationally coupled to the second member; a one-way needle bearing fixedly coupled to the second member, wherein the second shaft passes through the one-way needle bearing, and wherein the one-way needle bearing allows the second shaft to freely rotate in a first rotational direction, and wherein the one-way needle bearing prevents rotation of the second shaft in a second rotational direction; a coupling joint that selectively couples the first shaft and the second shaft, wherein the first shaft and the second shaft are rotationally fixed when the coupling joint is engaged, and wherein the first shaft and the second shaft are rotationally independent when the coupling joint is disengaged; and a trigger that is operable to selectively engage and disengage the coupling joint.
- Example 15 includes the subject matter of Examples 14, and wherein the coupling joint comprises a Hirth joint.
- Example 16 includes the subject matter of any of Examples 14 and 15, and wherein the coupling joint comprises a first toothed end coupled to the first shaft and a second toothed end coupled to the second shaft, wherein the first toothed end mechanically engages the second toothed end when the coupling joint is engaged.
- Example 17 includes the subject matter of any of Examples 14-16, and further comprising a biasing member coupled to the coupling joint, wherein the biasing member biases the coupling joint to be engaged.
- Example 18 includes the subject matter of any of Examples 14-17, and wherein the trigger comprises a lever that mechanically operates against the biasing member to disengage the coupling joint.
- Example 19 includes the subject matter of any of Examples 14-18, and wherein the biasing member comprises a shape-memory alloy member.
- Example 20 includes the subject matter of any of Examples 14-19, and wherein the trigger comprises an electrical switch that is operable to selectively energize the shape-memory alloy member to disengage the coupling joint.
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